Elements and Performance Criteria

Application of this unit may relate to:
Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
Individual or team related activities
Complex testing and adjusting of components, and where this is undertaken it may be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise.


1. VCRs
2. Video display systems
3. CRT display systems
4. Symbol generators
5. Audio amplifiers
6. Audio and video selectors
7. Voice recorders
8. Microphones
9. Head sets
10. PCUs
11. Tape reproducers (and tape reproduction)

Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to repair and overhaul audio and video system and tape reproducer components in accordance with maintenance manuals and regulatory/industry procedures while observing all relevant safety precautions.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of repair or overhaul applications associated with audio and video system and tape reproducer components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are fully observed, understood and complied with. Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair, modification and overhaul is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of components of the systems listed in the Range of Variables. The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards. Use of high precision, high reliability soldering techniques and handling of components, including application of anti-static equipment, must be demonstrated.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the Unit of Competency are being achieved under routine supervision on an item from each of Groups 1 to 11, as listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment would be used where appropriate.